Craig White
About Craig White
Craig White serves as the Head of IT Procurement for European Operations at QBE Insurance, bringing extensive experience in procurement and supplier management across various industries. His previous roles include positions at Boots UK Ltd, Barclaycard, TSB Bank, and BOMBARDIER, where he developed strong skills in commercial strategy and high-value contracting.
Current Role at QBE Insurance Group
Craig White serves as the Head of IT Procurement for European Operations at QBE Insurance Group. He has held this position since 2021, working from the London office. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing procurement strategies and managing supplier relationships to ensure efficient operations within the IT department.
Previous Experience in Procurement
Before joining QBE Insurance Group, Craig White accumulated extensive experience in procurement across various organizations. He worked at TSB Bank as Head of Procurement (IT) from 2014 to 2021, where he led procurement initiatives. Prior to that, he was a Global Strategic Sourcing Manager at Barclays from 2009 to 2012, and a Supplier Service Manager at Barclaycard from 2007 to 2009. His early career included a role as Senior Category Buyer at Boots UK Ltd from 2012 to 2014 and as Operational Supply Chain Manager at BOMBARDIER from 2006 to 2007.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Craig White studied at Northumbria University, Newcastle Business School, where he earned a BA (Hons) in Business Management with a focus on Purchasing and Supply Chain Pathway from 2003 to 2006. He also holds a professional qualification from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply, achieving the MCIPS designation.
Expertise in Procurement and Supply Chain Management
Craig White possesses strong skills in leading commercial strategy and business planning. He has a proven track record in high-value contracting and supplier relationship management. His expertise extends to financial cost control within procurement operations, and he has significant experience in mobilizing procurement capabilities in greenfield environments.